Advertisement

Advertisement

broadbrim

[ brawd-brim ]

noun

  1. a hat with a broad brim, especially one with a flat brim, as that once characteristically worn by Quaker men and common today only among certain conservative Quaker groups:

    My little ones don’t go out in this sun without their broadbrims!

  2. Sometimes Broadbrim. Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a Quaker:

    It was nice growing up where most of the neighbors were broadbrims.



broadbrim

/ ˈbrɔːdˌbrɪm /

noun

  1. a broad-brimmed hat, esp one worn by the Quakers in the 17th century
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadbrim1

First recorded in 1680–90; broad + brim 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

He has no enmity or prejudice against any person, sect, or society—loving Broadbrim even more than could reasonably be expected.

Old Broadbrim soon appeared at the Kipp door and was admitted.

"You're on the right trail, Broadbrim," said the Englishman.

Broadbrim waited a while, and then felt the water at his feet.

Old Broadbrim waited a while, and then slipped down the street.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


broadbillbroad-brush